Canucksfan1 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Just picked up from Canadian Customs (who somehow lost the car for 2 hours...long story). 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0GT Spec.B Tuned by STI. Car has 140,000km. Somehow the underbody has 0 rust, everything looks factory brand new. Body is 9/10. Interior is 8/10, has some wear on drivers seat and steering wheel, and a couple very small cracks on the dash. So far has been a great car to drive, no issues, absolutely no leaks which was surprising. Only thing left to do is wire up some DRLs, and figure out why the horn doesn't work so i can get in inspected and registered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 now that is a right hand drive orientation... congrats and be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 What is the box that sits where the air pump would normally be? "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfan1 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Yes, the car is RHD. Imported from Japan. Bought it in December, landed on Feb 3rd, cleared customs on the 8th. As for the box where the air pump is honestly I'm not sure, this is the first Legacy I have owned, first Subaru actually. Where would the air pump normally be located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Near the yellow oil fill cap, two red wires with corrugated shielding on them. They almost look like plug wires and the 2 & 4 coils..... Cool car for sure. Digging the STI bits and the deck spoiler. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackobxt Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Near the yellow oil fill cap, two red wires with corrugated shielding on them. They almost look like plug wires and the 2 & 4 coils..... Cool car for sure. Digging the STI bits and the deck spoiler. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Good eye! I’m pretty convinced they are coils. More pics of that please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 That’s what I thought as well. Did the turbo ej ever NOT have coil on plug? "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackobxt Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I don’t believe it did. If you look up by the brake fluid reservoir it looks like the coils for the other side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 That would certainly change the plug swap ordeal....wouldn't you think? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackobxt Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 It’d certainly help with the issue of the connectors that always break. Pulling the plugs would still involve the magic of using random extensions, universal joints and cramped hands, or just jacking the motor up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Right. And not to derale further here but still have to remove the battery, tray and airbox for access. But to save those connectors would be big and also keeping the coils away from total engine heat would certainly aid in their life expectancy. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I concur.. more info on those coils! Would make plug changes easier!!! Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfan1 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Ahhh, yes those are coil packs. I was a little curious about those as well. I will try to get some better pictures and maybe part numbers or something tomorrow. I'll check the wiring too and see if it is factory or if they were spliced in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Beauty...enjoy!! I dig the red cluster Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfan1 Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 So here is the part number on the coil. Looks like the wiring was just re-routed to where the remote coils are. Connectors appear to be the same ones that would have been installed on the COP coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Hmmm. Nice heat sync on the coils and actual plug wires. Any markings on the wires, as in a brand? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfan1 Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) So markings on the wires say NOLOGY, HotWire, Made in USA, SUN. They have a wrap around them that is grounded to the heads as well. While inspecting I have also found that besides the HKS suction pipe it also has an HKS catted downpipe installed. Edited February 17, 2022 by Canucksfan1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 So here is the part number on the coil. Looks like the wiring was just re-routed to where the remote coils are. Connectors appear to be the same ones that would have been installed on the COP coils.Those look like stock ignition coils, just mounted in a bracket.. very interesting.. [emoji848][emoji848] Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfan1 Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 Yeah I looked up the part number and it appears to be to OE coils. Looks like someone removed the boots and chacked the mounting bracket and added wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I'm sure NGK would have a replacement plug wires if needed. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Yeah I looked up the part number and it appears to be to OE coils. Looks like someone removed the boots and chacked the mounting bracket and added wires."Chacked" what is this??? Also went on to Nology website, I have a feeling they are a "build" your own set... Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 For the horn, you can test the physical horns, they just need power, if they work, then its probably the steering wheel clockspring. There are two horns so the likely hood of both of them failing makes me think its the clocks spring.... could be a fuse as well. But Clockspring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksfan1 Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 Horn was quick and easy. Relay was getting no ground control signal. Popped of the airbag and found the connector unplugged. Connected and tested and the relay was getting signal but contacts not closing. Popped in a new relay and hors and good to go. Should have mentioned I am a licensed mechanic, although not the most knowledgeable in JDM imports. Luckily this shares almost everything with the domestic version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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